Turbo 3.0 (Publisher's Edition)

I’ve had Ryan Snodgrass’s new Turbo 3.0 book for a couple of weeks and I’m still not even half way through the material - simply incredible! I confess that I previewed some of the chapters in advance during draft reviews but when it arrived, I was astounded just how much material I had not seen before and how well it is organized. Chapters begin with awe-inspiring glossy photo prints that hint at the mind boggling material inside. This is no ordinary book with chapters that include part and publication reference numbers that will have 3 liter Turbo owners (or potential future buyers) pulling it off the shelf as “the” ultimate reference source in months and years to come. The exhaustive production record section includes details of every 3-liter Turbo ever made. As an example, if you wonder (like I did) just how many 3-liter Turbos had light red interiors, you can find it here…just do the research yourself with the production record section and then go for a deep dive in the interior section with never before seen details of the leather color and fabrics. For those who wisely purchase the Publisher’s edition, the Turbo 3.0 card/thumb drive and special book supplement by itself is worth the price of admission; but of course, like everything else about this book, there is so much more!

I had the opportunity to examine the first copy of Ryan's latest book , the Turbo 3.0. The Turbo book exceeds the already remarkable benchmark set by his Carrera 2.7 book by a significant margin. He tells the story of the 930 Turbo in exacting detail, from Porsche's first work with turbocharging and the early prototypes through series production (and ongoing changes) to the 934 and 934.5 race cars. It should become an indispensable resource for the collector, restorer and enthusiast and it is absolutely beautiful to behold. The production quality is to (Porsche) museum standards.

Here is the clincher: the book includes a listing of every 3 liter Turbo produced by chassis number with original colors and factory equipment. Absolutely mind-blowing. I can't imagine that any single marque/model book will ever attain or exceed this level of excellence. It will without question become the standard reference work for the 3 liter 930 (and for the cars that followed), and is destined to become one of the true Porsche essentials. Seriously it's that good. BTW it weighs ten pounds.

I thought the 2.7 Carrera book was amazing. But the 3.0 Turbo book knocks it right out of the park! I cannot believe the detail that went into everything from cover to cover. I have a Turbo 3.0 and looked it up it all the information was right there! I have about 50 + books on Porsche this one is right at the top of the list. I have never seen such an exhaustive amount of research go into a book on a particular model such as this. Truly unbelievable!

Once again, Ryan has been doing an outstanding job describing the Porsche Turbo 3.0 in historical perspective as well as in every possible technical detail.
Ryan choses the same structure as in his superbly done Carrera 2.7 publication. I could not imagine any book on any Porsche whatsoever that brings more background and details to life. It doesn't lack any kind of information that one wishes to obtain on an early turbo - there is nothing comparable on the market, which makes the publication THE reference book for the early Turbo.
Can't wait for Ryan to embark on a new project (which I am sure he's already contemplating).
Three thumbs up, Georg

What an amazing book. Such a great compliment to the Carrera 2.7 book. A must have for any turbo enthusiast. I only purcHsed it because of how nice the Carrera book was and I knew that it would be a great resource for my 76-77 Carrera 3.0’s with respect to many similarities on body and interior options. Only complaint is that it’s so nice and so big that I was too worried of damaging it while reading. No suggestions on how to have addressed this. Great job!

Der Porsche Turbo 3.0 trieb selbst Jahre später der hartgesottenen Truppe von "Top Gear" die Schweißperlen auf die Stirn: Zu überraschend-unbändig verhielt sich das Geschoss. Erst ein Jahrzehnt später sollte es Ferrari mit dem F40 gelingen, ein ähnlich animalisches Auto zu konstruieren. Aber während der Ferrari F40 viele angemessene literarische Würdigungen erfuhr, fehlte bisher ein Buch, das dem Charisma des Turbo gerecht geworden wäre. Diese Lücke, größer als das Turboloch, schließt nun endlich das vorliegende Werk.

Die Preisgestaltung ist dabei ähnlich atemberaubend wie seinerzeit bei dem Sujet des Buchs. Aber schon der erste Eindruck macht klar: Der Preis ist gerechtfertigt für ein derart hochwertig verarbeitetes und umfassend recherchiertes Buch.

Zugegeben: Die schiere Wucht der mehr als 1.500 Bilder und unüberschaubaren Faktenmenge erschlägt einen zunächst. Man muss sich Zeit nehmen für dieses Buch, das sicherlich nicht dafür geeignet ist, von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite gelesen zu werden. Es ist ein wunderbares Werk zum Kreuz- und Querstöbern und ein Kompendium, das jedem Restaurator auf der Suche nach Angaben zur Originalität eines Fahrzeugs weiterhelfen dürfte.

Kurzum: Ein Kauf sei dringend empfohlen.

What an Epic Book, Lucky enough to have the 2.7 Book, But stretched to the Publishers Edition for the 3.0 Turbo Book, partly down to Kerry Morse’s Review, So Glad I did, I have a decent Porsche Library in my mind But the detail and extras that come with this is Wonderful, If you’re reading this and still don’t own a copy of either, Do yourself a favour and just buy it, If you’re lucky enough to purchase the Publishers Edition this will go down as one of your most valued books and can only appreciate in value, This is something I will be glad to pass on to my Daughter

Just received and already on the top of my Porsche books collection next to the 2.7 Carrera. Design, printing, layout, photos and fantastic research.
Well done to Ryan Snodgrass and his team, you've done again.
Any hints on the next one ?
Best regards from the South of France.

Congratulations Ryan ! Awesome insights to the 930 Turbo for simple mortals like me. Tremendeous work and analysis provided. Unmatched !
Also, as caretaker of the Le Mans 1975 class winning 930 Turbo (chapter 8 "Racing"), it was a tremendeous honour for me to work with Ryan on exchanging knowledge and pure enthusiasm.
Thank you Ryan !

The quality of the printing and writing and research Ryan has undertaken for this book are phenomenal... it is a standout publication and I cannot recommend it highly enough...